See more Collapse

Global Head of Talent Acquisition

1 month ago


Vancouver, Canada WillowTree Full time

Who We Are

WillowTree, a TELUS International Company, is an award-winning digital product consultancy driven by innovation and grounded in strategy and user-centric design. We create long-term partnerships with the world’s leading brands to build and design digital flagship products crucial to our clients’ business needs. We’re a global consultancy with a client list that includes the NBA, Capital One, Mastercard, Charles Schwab, PepsiCo, AB InBev, Marriott, Domino's, and many more. Ultimately we measure ourselves by the

In January 2023, WillowTree was acquired by TELUS International (Symbol: TIXT). The combined company brings an unparalleled ability to deliver customer service solutions to our clients, including apps, websites, voice experiences, content moderation, AI annotation, and customer experience representatives.

Location and Flexibility 

Our Head of Talent Acquisition is an integral part of our Employee Experience Leadership Team at WillowTree. To help retain our deep culture of collaboration, this role will maintain an in-office presence in a hybrid three days a week capacity in any of our office locations (Boston, MA; Charlottesville, VA; Durham, NC; Columbus, OH; Vancouver, BC). 

The Opportunity

The Head of Talent Acquisition is a pivotal leadership role designed to guide and evolve our global talent acquisition strategy, ensuring the attraction, engagement, and hiring of top talent globally. This role is central to our mission of driving growth through a high-performing, diverse workforce, and is directly responsible for enhancing our employer brand and expansion into new talent markets.

What you'll achieve

Strengthen Employer Branding: Develop and implement a strategic plan to level up our employer brand to attract top talent.Global Talent Acquisition Strategy Execution: Successfully lead and manage recruitment efforts across North America and LATAM, including entering new markets, ensuring a consistent and effective hiring process that aligns with our global expansion goals.Integration of DEI Principles: Seamlessly integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles throughout the recruitment process to foster an inclusive workplace culture and diversify our talent pipeline.Innovation in Talent Acquisition: Introduce innovative recruitment solutions and technologies to solve novel problems, improving efficiency and effectiveness in hiring practices.Management and Development of Talent Acquisition Team: Lead a team of approximately 20, directly managing 8, including individual contributors and managers, fostering a culture of growth, performance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Global Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse, global talent acquisition team, with experience in direct management of both individual contributors and functional managers.Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Strong competency in managing executive stakeholders, with the presence and assertiveness needed to manage expectations and say no when necessary.Adaptability to Market and Organizational Dynamics: Exceptional ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to evolving needs through organizational changes, and market expansions.Market Expansion Experience: Experience in evaluating global talent markets delivering accurate research and sound recommendations to the executive teamInnovative Problem-Solving: A forward-thinking approach to talent acquisition, willing to seek out and implement new solutions to enhance recruitment practices and outcomes.DEI Integration: Commitment to integrating DEI throughout the recruitment process, enhancing the inclusivity and diversity of the organization.Technical Proficiency: Experience with ATS and CRM systems, and proficiency in utilizing recruitment technologies and tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, Greenhouse, ModernLoop, and Ashby, or the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.Employer Branding Expertise: Proven track record in building or significantly improving employer branding, particularly in situations following organizational challenges or reputational impacts.Regulatory and Compliance Understanding: Knowledge of compliance requirements for recruiting within a public company, especially in the tech industry, with a global perspective.

Why WillowTree?

We offer a place to be yourself.

Our differences, both visible and invisible, benefit our teams, our communities, and the products we craft. That’s why WillowTree strives to build a team with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. You’ll work hard here; however, we’ll balance that with a culture that supports your growth and cares about your well-being. We’re committed to creating an environment of inclusion — a place where every Tree can thrive.

We want you to reach your fullest potential and part of your professional development at WillowTree will include dedicated time to innovate on passion projects and an annual stipend to fund your professional pursuits.

WillowTree upholds our core values in every aspect of our work. We promote safe and inclusive work environments and maintain a drug-free workplace. We celebrate our differences and provide equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Diverse teams build better products. We acknowledge that the tech industry especially lacks opportunity for those who are of non-traditional backgrounds and in underrepresented groups. In order to create the best products for everyone, we know that it's important for our team to reflect the diversity of our users, and we are committed to being the change we want to see.


We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Scout Talent Full time

    Talent Acquisition Specialist - Hiring NowJob Description - Talent Acquisition Specialist - Hiring Now We are searching for a capable Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our high calibre team at Scout Talent in Vancouver, BC.Growing your career as a Full Time Talent Acquisition Specialist is an amazing opportunity to develop competitive skills.If you are...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Techcouver Full time

    We are looking for a What You'll Do Develop and execute a global TA strategy Lead, develop, and grow Canalyst's TA team and function Working with our People & Culture team, develop a strategic plan to attract a diverse workforce Act as the strategic Talent Acquisition Partner and manage the endtoend recruitment process for select client groups and/or for...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ALS Global Full time

    ALS provides a broad range of testing and analytical services to a wide variety of end markets and industries around the globe. We continue to remain a leader in the testing services industry and have established a distinguished reputation for providing best in class results and client services.Location: North Vancouver, BC or Houston, TXReports to:...


  • North Vancouver, Canada ALS Global Full time

    ALS provides a broad range of testing and analytical services to a wide variety of end markets and industries around the globe. We continue to remain a leader in the testing services industry and have established a distinguished reputation for providing best in class results and client services. **Location**: North Vancouver, BC or Houston, TX **Reports...


  • Vancouver, Canada University of Pennsylvania Full time

    University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities...


  • Vancouver, Canada Business Development Bank of Canada Full time

    We are banking at another level. Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Business Development Bank of Canada Full time

    We are banking at another level.Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to...


  • Vancouver, Canada QuadReal Full time

    **About QuadReal Property Group** QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management total $73.8 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Formula Fig Full time

    Department: People (HR)Direct manager: Interim, VP, PeopleLocation: The ideal candidate will be located in one of the Company's primary markets - Toronto, Vancouver or LA. Open to remote for an exceptional candidate.Status: EmployeeFTE: Full-timeService-Meets-Retail,Experiential Skincare CompanyFormula Fig is a pioneer of experience-led, science-forward...


  • Vancouver, Canada JD Sports Canada Full time

    (Full Time - Vancouver, BC -- Head Office) **The Company**: JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion,...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada QuadReal Full time

    About QuadReal Property Group QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management total $73.8 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and...


  • Vancouver, Canada Smythe Full time

    **TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER** DISCIPLINE: People & Culture REPORTS TO: Senior People & Culture Manager LOCATION: Vancouver Are you a strategic thinker passionate about identifying and attracting top talent? We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will have the...


  • Vancouver, Canada Smythe LLP Full time

    **TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER** DISCIPLINE: People & Culture REPORTS TO: Senior People & Culture Manager LOCATION: Vancouve**r** Are you a strategic thinker passionate about identifying and attracting top talent? We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will have the...


  • Vancouver, Canada Critical Mass Full time

    The Talent Acquisition Coordinator will report to the _Talent Acquisition Operations Manager_._ **What You'll Do**: - Post jobs on our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and on various online job boards - Create temporary and permanent offers of employment in Critical Mass' ATS - Assist with managing administration for project employees and vendors joining...


  • Vancouver, Canada Luma Pictures Full time

    Luma is on the lookout for a talented and ambitious Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the team! Please note: This can be a remote role from BC, Canada or a Remote / Hybrid role anywhere in Australia. **You Can** - Work with the Talent Acquisition team to Identify recruiting needs against current and upcoming project pipelines - Develop recruiting...


  • Vancouver, Canada Colliers International Full time

    Talent Acquisition Coordinator page is loaded Talent Acquisition Coordinator Apply locations Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR14071 Make your next move an expert one. At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate,...


  • Vancouver, Canada Colliers International Full time

    Talent Acquisition Coordinator page is loaded Talent Acquisition Coordinator Apply locations Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR14071 Make your next move an expert one. At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate,...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada JD Sports Canada Full time

    (Full Time Vancouver, BC Head Office)The Company:JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada BFL CANADA Full time

    We offer more than a job, we offer a career We support our employees to shape their career by encouraging continuing education and investing in training and development. We put our employees at the centre of what we do to allow them to grow personally and professionally, with projects and challenges that are motivating and rewarding. We inspire people to do...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Teck Resources Limited Full time

    Location: Vancouver, BCStart Date:Monday 17 April 2023End Date: Friday 19 April 2024Duration:12 monthsPositions Available:One (1)Collaborating with the Lead, Global Talent Acquisition Technology (GTAT), this pivotal resource supports multiple client groups from our Vancouver headquarters. We are an adaptable Agile team that supports Teck's global client...